Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on July 5, 2025
FIFA Club World Cup
In the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on July 5, 2025, Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund. The German side will try to break their losing streak but will again be clear underdogs.
Our Prediction for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
The Spanish giants have not yet won any trophies in 2025. They were knocked out of the Champions League by London’s Arsenal. At home, Barcelona consistently defeated their rivals in the finals of the Supercopa, Copa del Rey, and La Liga. All of this eventually led to the resignation of Ancelotti. The Germans changed their coach earlier in the tournament, and that decision paid off: Niko Kovac, who replaced the unsuccessful Nuri Sahin, managed to secure fourth place in the Bundesliga.
It was at the Club World Cup that Xabi Alonso made his debut. Due to a missed penalty, he failed to start with a victory over Al Hilal. But after that, his squad only won. Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg each conceded three goals, and Juventus were knocked out in the playoffs by a single goal from the new coach’s protégé, Gonzalo Garcia.
The German side reached the quarterfinals in a similar fashion. They started with a goalless draw against Fluminense. Then they narrowly defeated all their opponents—Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3) and Ulsan HD (1-0) in the group stage, and Monterrey in the playoffs (2-1, with a brace from Guirassy).
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Key Stats and Trends
- Real Madrid have won three games in a row
- On average, Real Madrid score 2.05 goals and concede 1 goal per match
- 55% of Real Madrid’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.05 goals per match.
- Borussia Dortmund have won nine of their last ten matches
- On average, Borussia Dortmund score 2.09 goals and concede 1.5 goals per match
- 68% of Borussia Dortmund’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.59 goals per match.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Possible Starting Lineups
Real Madrid (probable lineup): Courtois – Heisen, Rudiger, Tchouameni – Fran Garcia, Güler, Valverde, Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold – Vinicius Junior, Gonzalo Garcia
Borussia Dortmund (probable lineup): Kobel – Bensebaini, Anton, Sule – Svensson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Gross, Ryerson – Adeyemi, Guirassy
Previous Matches: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
In both 2017 and 2024, in all four most recent head-to-head encounters, only the Spanish side emerged victorious.
Free Prediction for Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Nothing will change under Xabi Alonso – Modric and company will win in regular time (odds – 1.66).
Place your bets on this match and follow your team’s position in the Club World Cup standings.
